Smoke billows over fire near Point Reyes National Seashore

Smoke filled the skies across the Bay Area, including in Marin County, where firefighters were battling The Woodward Fire, fueled by fierce winds.

Restoration underway from rotating power outages amid heatwave, calls to conserve continue

Restoration of power is underway after rotating outages were ordered throughout the State of California Friday evening leaving thousands without power amid a heatwave. 

Advocates fear resurgence of COVID-19 at crowded San Quentin prison

The coronavirus has infected more than 2,200 prisoners and 270 staff members at San Quentin State Prison. So far, 25 inmates and one corrections officer have died from the virus.

Marine biology experts concerned following series of animal entanglements

The Marine Mammal Center in the Marin Headlands has admitted eight California sea lions and Guadalupe fur seals since June 1 with entanglements of varying degrees.

Vandalized Bay Area food bank trucks rendered inoperable

Five trucks used by the San Francisco Marin Food bank to deliver meals to hungry people were targeted by a vandal, making them inoperable.

Learning session Wednesday part of potential Sir Francis Drake Blvd. name change

A learning session will be held Wednesday to present the history of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard in Marin County as part of a longer discussion about potentially changing the name of the boulevard.

22nd San Quentin inmate dies of coronavirus

Activists have been working to release more incarcerated people from jails and prisons, which have been described as tinderboxes of the deadly virus. 

Agricultural officials warn of Chinese mystery seeds showing up in Marin County

In the meantime, officials said that the seed packets should not be opened, shipped, or disposed of to prevent the potential release of any invasive pest.

California hiker assaulted after he says he asked jogger to put on a mask

When the Larkspur hiker asked the jogger to put on a mask, he not only refused but allegedly shoved him and knocked him to the ground, officials said.

Sir Francis Drake statue in Larkspur removed ahead of planned protest

"It's a 30-foot metal statue with a lot of sharp sides. I didn't feel that that was a very safe situation if folks tried to pull it down. I didn't want anybody to get hurt," said Larkspur City Manager Dan Schwarz said.

Marin County supervisors extend eviction moratorium through Sept. 30

The Marin County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday extended a county eviction moratorium for the fourth time for residents economically suffering during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

19th San Quentin inmate dies of complications from COVID-19

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said inmate Johnny Avila Jr., 62, was pronounced dead at an outside hospital from what appears to be complications related to COVID-19.